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Whether brand new to the world of skin care or a seasoned veteran in anti-aging treatments, clients will receive much more than simple skin care treatments at Marta Rey European and Clinical Skin Care. Owner Marta Rey, who opened shop in Boulder last September, is quick to note that the experience at her business is different. "My services are not your basic skin care experience," she says. "I offer a platinum standard experience." Full Story

Centeno-Schultz Clinic examines claims made by many amniotic and cord stem cell providersAccording to Christopher J. Centeno, M.D. and founder of Centeno-Schultz Clinic in Broomfield, many chiropractors and other providers who use amniotic and cord products for musculoskeletal issues claim these products have "live stem cells". In reality, Dr. Ceteno says just claiming these products have live cells would require an FDA approval that regulates them as a cell drug - not the free online tissue registration (which takes 45 minutes to complete) that they currently offer. This regulates them as an acellular product - meaning a product that contains no live cells. Despite this, there are some providers promoting their amniotic and cord stem cell therapies via full-page ads and seminars with claims that make them sound like miracle elixirs, not the dead-cell products they actually are. Full Story

Spine West"While Colorado is well-known for its high quality, active lifestyle, Spine West is known for its trusted, patient-centered care," says Cliff Gronseth, M.D., founder and managing partner at Spine West. "Our goal is to treat you like family. Our mission is to promote health, hope and function and to prevent injuries from happening in the first place. We abide by our motto: trust - care - excellence."
A patient-centered, team-oriented approach with many convenient, in-office, diagnostic tools ensures timely diagnosis and treatment of simple and complex nerve, muscle, joint, and spine problems. It's this kind of approach that won Spine West the Best Medical Facility - 2017 Boulder County Gold People's Choice Award. Full Story

Emergency Family Assistance AssociationFirst-time visitors to Boulder County are impressed by the natural beauty, strong economy and desirable lifestyle. It's no surprise that so many people aspire to call this community their home. But there is also an unseen population of hardworking families among us who struggle each day just for basic shelter and having enough to eat.
The Emergency Family Assistance Association, Boulder's primary Family Resource Center, has been a longtime lifeline for those in need in our community. Since 1918, EFAA has helped families make it through temporary bumps in the road and regain their footing and self-sufficiency. This aid comes in many forms, from food and financial assistance to housing. Their goal is to prevent family homelessness and work to end the cycle of generational poverty. Full Story

TLC GardensImagine for a moment that you're a Boulder homeowner wanting to turn an otherwise drab backyard into a purposefully designed natural space that you'll seek out every day. You have a couple of ideas, but you don't know how to get there, and you care about the work being done in a way that honors Mother Nature. Well, if you still use a phone book, you'll notice that it's not overflowing with companies that could deliver what you want.
So if you think of landscaping as a couple of workers in overalls with leaf blowers and rakes, prepare to have your mind blown.
Longmont-based TLC Gardens, a landscape design firm since 2005, reconnects clients with nature, and that's not a metaphor. The award-winning firm has renovated and created hundreds of Boulder County outdoor living spaces over the past 12 years by sticking to a simple formula: Build it beautifully and sustainably, no shortcuts. Science, artistry and construction craftsmanship are on full display whenever TLC Gardens breaks ground. Full Story

First Bite: Celebrating the Bounty of Local Restaurants, Nov. 10-18Right about now, executive chefs in nearly 50 local restaurants are putting the final flourish on menus that will show off their culinary star power and please the palates of hundreds of avid diners. This year's First Bite Boulder event is right around the corner, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 through Saturday, 18. And there is a place set for you at the table. Full Story

Centeno-Schultz Clinic: Get back to doing what you loveOrthopedic stem cell injections were first invented right here in Colorado. The Centeno-Schultz Clinic, in Broomfield, began performing these procedures in 2005 and has published more research on them than anyone else. You've likely seen many statements from other providers and clinics about the "magic" of stem cell therapy. Regrettably, while stem cells can be amazing tools to help orthopedic tissue healing when used in the right ways, these claims are mostly hype. So what's really possible with stem cell procedures? Full Story

Xcel Energy delivers proposal for big boost in renewable energy with Colorado Energy PlanThe state's largest energy provider recently unveiled a proposal to secure low-cost power for customers, stimulate economic-development opportunities in rural communities, grow the state's use of renewable and clean-energy resources, and reduce carbon emissions. Xcel Energy's proposal, called the Colorado Energy Plan, could lead to $2.5 billion in clean energy investments in rural Colorado, where wind and solar resources are especially abundant. Full Story

BoulderCentre for Orthopedics continues its legacy of personalized orthopedic careWhen everyday citizen athletes sprain an ankle or break a wrist, they need an expert orthopedic physician on the double. When a senior seeks treatment for a failing knee or hip, they consult an orthopedic surgeon. And when a spinal patient needs an MRI scan, they go to a radiology lab.
These are familiar stories from the thousands of patients who have been treated by the specialists at BoulderCentre for Orthopedics. It is Boulder's premier, all-encompassing orthopedic care center, founded in 1968 and staffed by a large team of physicians who cover every aspect of orthopedics. There is a state-of-the-art MRI machine in-house, advanced outpatient surgical facilities, and physical and occupational therapy programs. It is one of the most advanced, comprehensive orthopedic centers in the region. Full Story

CryoFusion: The Coolest New Way to Treat Sports InjuriesIn an athletic town like Boulder, there is always an interest in the hottest new sports therapy to heal your body or boost your performance. But Boulder's new athletic recovery center, CryoFusion, is taking the alternate route, and going chill. At 120 degrees Celsius, to be precise. Cryotherapy exposes your body to subzero temperatures to promote overall health. It's not a medical procedure, but rather a non-invasive immersion that creates a natural anti-inflammatory response that reduces pain and spasms. It can release endorphins and boost cellular survival. And it's a great idea for individuals who want a faster recovery from the rigors of an athletic life. Full Story

Via Mobility Services: Building Sustainability through Social EnterpriseFounded in 1979, Via is a brand that is easily recognized. Via is best known as a private, nonprofit organization that provides on-demand, wheelchair accessible, door-through-door, driver-assisted paratransit services; travel training; and regional mobility options information and referral assistance. Operating in over 30 communities in five counties, Via served nearly 3,000 individuals in 2016. Its paratransit program has provided close to 130,000 trips. Via has nearly 300 employees and over 160 vehicles. What might be less obvious is the fact that Via is a decades-old nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting access, independence and self-sufficiency for people with limited mobility. It is also a thriving social enterprise that earns income through programs that support those facing low mobility. Full Story

Marta Rey European and Clinical Skin Care Now Open in Boulder Internationally trained Master Aesthetician Marta Rey says that she fell in love with Boulder the first time she visited here. But it took a bit longer to adjust to the Colorado climate. As a skin care professional, she immediately saw the challenges that face anyone who lives here and wants to maintain a youthful appearance.
With our legendary abundance of sunshine and the high altitude, maintaining healthy, vibrant skin takes an ongoing commitment. But it's worth it. "Once you have been following a regimen of quality skin care for a while, your friends start asking you, 'What are you doing? How come you don't seem to be aging?'" she says.
Marta Rey has opened her second practice for Marta Rey European and Clinical Skin Care in its new location in Boulder. Full Story

Stem Cell Therapy: The Future for Treatment of Orthopedic InjuriesBoulder is well known as an international sports mecca. It is home to Bolder Boulder, the second largest citizens' race in the nation. Ironman calls Boulder "America's most triathlon-centric town." But where there are epic sports, there will be significant sports injuries. Thankfully, our town is also home to Dr. Joanne Halbrecht and the world-class Boulder Institute for Sports Medicine, founded in 1995 to provide state-of-the-art treatment of sports injuries, arthritis and injuries to ligaments, tendon and cartilage. The Boulder Regenerative Medicine division has been making headlines recently for its pioneering use of stem cell therapy that stimulates our bodies' own natural rejuvenation of damaged or injured tissue. Dr. Halbrecht is the most experienced and knowledgeable orthopedic surgeon in Boulder County in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. Her innovative work has gained her a worldwide reputation as an expert in this area of medicine. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Joanne Halbrecht and learn about the excellent results that stem cell therapy delivers, and how it allows many patients to avoid surgery altogether.
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Innovative OpeningsBoulder County is well known as a desirable address for business. Just consider some of the A-List brands that have relocated here in the past few years. And then there are the local startups that have become major players on a nationwide scale. Through a combination of innovative products, quality engineering and exceptional customer service, these companies have thrived while retaining their Colorado roots. Innovative Openings is one of these incredible success stories. Born in 1980 in a garage in Lyons, the company is now an industry leader in window covering solutions for both residential consumers and commercial clients. The corporation is now poised to reach another milestone with the opening of a new fabrication plant at its corporate campus in Louisville. The new facility will be completed in the next couple of months, joining an existing manufacturing building and large state-of-the-art showroom. Full Story

Xcel Energy committed to staying on a clean energy pathSince the United States pulled out of the Paris climate accord this spring-at a time when federal carbon emissions rules have been put on hold - the energy industry has been faced with questions regarding where it stands and what will happen next. At Xcel Energy, its most senior leaders are reaffirming the company's commitment to initiatives that will consistently and significantly reduce carbon emissions and transition its operations for the future. Full Story

William Lyon Homes Shares Your American DreamJust when you think every last affordable new home in Boulder County has long been built and purchased, William Lyon Homes has a surprise in store. The 50's Collection at Flatiron Meadows in Erie starts in the mid $400s and ranges from 2,113 to 3,472 square feet. And there are more than 70 lots still available! If you're not familiar with the name - William Lyon Homes - you soon will be. Lyon Homes (for short) has been building across six western states for 60 years. In March of this year, their local subsidiary, Village Homes, officially merged with Lyon and is now bursting with new homes in no less than 10 neighborhoods across Metro Denver and Northern Colorado. Full Story

Via As Boulder's First Resiliency HubIn 2010, during the final stages of construction of Via's facility on 63rd Street in Boulder, a 97kW grid connected photovoltaic solar power system was installed on the roof of the maintenance wing, which faces south/southwest - a perfect location for capturing the solar power of the sun. Installed by Lighthouse Solar at no cost to Via, the for-profit company was able to benefit from the many green building tax incentives available at the time. Via's contract with Lighthouse Solar, which was subsequently sold to a private investor, retained the right for Via to be able to purchase the solar array in year six of the contract, which was 2016. So we completed some analysis and discovered that we could significantly reduce our monthly electricity bill by buying back the ownership of our roof's solar array-a simple premise that soon unleashed a cutting-edge partnership between Via, the City of Boulder, Boulder County and sustainable engineering firm Pos-En that will create a model resiliency hub in the city. Full Story

AutoHaus Boulder: Bringing Customer-Forward Service to the Auto IndustryEach automobile brand has its own unique character. Some lines are focused on economy, while others go for over-the-top luxury. When it comes to German automobiles, it's all about precision and performance. Drivers love the responsive handling, high style and safety features. Even if their daily commute is more Main Street than Autobahn, they have a passion for The Drive that goes beyond just getting where they're going. AutoHaus Boulder honors this driving spirit every day, providing expert care and maintenance for some of the finest German autos in town. Full Story

Xcel Energy partners with Panasonic to deliver North American showcase sustainable cityHow does a city expand- and, at the same time, provide sustainable living and eco-responsible resources to support its growing population? Just outside of Denver International Airport, developers of a futuristic "aerotropolis" are poised to find out.
Inspired by the success of its Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town just outside Tokyo, Panasonic is spearheading development of a North American showcase sustainable city right here in our own backyard.
Named Peña Station NEXT, this nearly 400-acre development southwest of the airport is a collaboration driven by public-private partnerships. Like its Japanese counterpart, it is a place where cutting-edge technology can be tested and tried in a real-world setting, with an eye toward achieving Panasonic's vision of "a better life, a better world" in a smart city context. The operations hub for Panasonic Enterprise Solutions serves as the anchor for the mixed used development and Xcel Energy is one of several partners helping to bring the living lab to life. Full Story

Cooper Heating & Cooling: A Community PartnerIt's been a long, hot summer, but you've probably begun to notice the slightest hints of autumn. The mornings are crisp and a chill is in the air when the sun goes down. It's the time of year when we flirt with the idea of turning off the air conditioning and giving the heater a try for a few minutes, just to make sure it's ready for fall. Some will get a nasty surprise when they flick that switch. Heating and cooling systems fail for various reasons, especially if they're older and haven't had the benefit of preventative maintenance. There is no need for those folks to panic, though. Cooper Heating & Cooling, the state's largest residential HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) company, anticipates such calls and is eager to win its customers' confidence. Full Story

The Boulder alt-country band gives its EPs names such as Death and Resurrection, and its songs bear the mark of hard truths and sin. But the punk energy behind the playing, and the sense that it's all in good fun, make it OK to dance to a song like "Death." Full Story